Can anyone help with some advice on LPR?
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First of all, it's such a relief to find this forum! I'm a 45 year old woman and like a lot people here, I've recently been diagnosed with LPR and have been prescribed PPIs. My other symptoms are a painful burning mouth/nose and sore throat. I've also just dealt with some awful sinusitis which seems under control now after 2 weeks of antibiotics. I also wear a denture and as a result of the sore throat, I can't wear it as it's reacting with the sore throat Anyway, that's my story....I just have a few questions which I hope someone can help me with. First of all, if you keep taking PPI's and make serious lifestyle changes, does this condition eventually resolve itself? Or are you on PPIs forever? My mouth really burns and sucking on sugar lollies helps temporarily but I really don't want to keep having sugar or even sugar free lollies. Any other suggestions to help subside the burning? I've lifted up the head of my bed which seems to help. Yikes! Such a horrible and painful condition, any info, particularly natural healing methods would be much appreciated (as I don't like these drugs), thanks guys
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I'm at the stage now where I've come to the conclusion that it's not acid that is causing my problems, and I'm waiting for an appointment for an Impedence PH test to see exactly what is coming up, with a view to surgery - the only sure fire way to stop the reflux. Scary but I think that it is maybe for me.
How long have you been on the PPIs? They do take a while to work. I can say that after 2 months on them and the Gaviscon, a second gastroscopy showed that my oesophagus had healed and a laryngoscope showed the same with my throat so it is worth persevering. I'm sure there will be plenty of help from other members, you have to find what works for you. There's also a good Facebook page - if you put Refluxhelp in the Facebook search it will bring up a page called justpassingthrough - plenty of help on there from fellow sufferers . Good luck xx
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